Evo Morales

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News about Evo Morales, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Oct. 17, 2014

Editorial expresses concern that Bolivian Pres Evo Morales, who dedicated his re-election victory to Hugo Chavez, will follow Chavez's example and become reluctant to cede power, staying in office past 2020 by amending constitution or calling for a referendum; warns Morales that his legacy will be stronger if he decides this current term will be his last. MORE

Oct. 13, 2014

Feb. 17, 2014

Bolivia, once known for financial instability, has begun seeing modest economic gains, with its economy growing 6.5 percent in 2013; country has balanced its budget, slashed its debt and accumulated foreign currency reserves of $14 billion, thanks in large part to prudent economic policies of President Evo Morales. MORE

Jul. 4, 2013

Latin American leaders condemn refusal to let plane carrying Bolivia’s Pres Evo Morales fly over European nations because of what Bolivian officials say were suspicions that Edward J Snowden was on board. MORE

Jul. 3, 2013

Offhand remark by Bolivian Pres Evo Morales while in Moscow that he might be happy to host Edward J Snowden escalates into political uproar when his plane is rerouted over suspicions that Snowden is on board; outraged Bolivian officials say American pressure is to blame for France and Portugal denying Morales’ plane access to their airspace. MORE

May. 2, 2013

Bolivia's Pres Evo Morales expels United States Agency for International Development, suggesting that it had conspired against his leftist government. MORE

Feb. 21, 2013

Bolivia's Pres Evo Morales says family of cancer-stricken Venezuelan Pres Hugo Chavez is encouraged now that he has returned home after two months of surgery and convalescence in Cuba. MORE

Jan. 12, 2013

United Nations says traditional uses of coca leaf in Bolivia will no longer be considered illegal under UN antidrug convention, diplomatic victory for Bolivia's Pres Evo Morales. MORE

May. 31, 2012

Roger Pinto, a prominent Bolivian opposition politician, takes refuge in the Brazilian Embassy in La Paz, claiming that he is being persecuted by the administration of President Evo Morales for accusing government officials of human rights abuses, drug trafficking and corruption. MORE

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